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HEAD  QUARTERS  DEPARTMENT  NO.  2, 

Sparta,  Thnn..  September  3th,   1362. 
GENERAL     ORDERS,  ) 

No.   128.  f 

I.  The  signal  triumph  of  our  arm.s  in  Virginia,  over  the  com* 
bined  forces  of  McClellan  and  Pope,  had  hardly  been  announced  to 
the  whole  of  this  command,  before  we  are  again  called  upon  fo  rejoicp 
and  give  thanks  to  God  for  a  victory  nfl  brilliunt  and  complete,  achieved 
hi  our  own  campaign,  by  ilio  troops  under  Maj.  Gen.  E.  Kirby  Smith, 
at,  Richmond.  Keiilucky,  on  the  30th  ultimo.  The  enemy  under  Maj, 
Gen.  \el.son.  was  completely  routed,  with  thp  commander  wounded, 
one  General  killed  and  one  captured,  witli  3.000  other  prisoners.  Not 
the  least  imp<iri;int  uf  the  truits  .lecured  was  the  whole  of  the  eneinj'*s 
artillery,  small  arni.s  and  transportation. 

U.  I'omradesI  our  cantpaign  opens  most  auspiciously  and  projni- 
i.scs  compbte  •iucce.<5^-  Yf»ur  General  is  bapjiy  and  proud  to  witnps.s 
the  tone  atid  ronduct  of  liis  army,  contented  and  cheerful  under  priva- 
tions and  sijictly  regardful  oft  lie  rights  of  citi/ens,  you  have,  achieved 
a  victory  over  yourselves  which  ensures  niuccess  against  e.very  foe. 

The  enerT:y  is  in  loll  rerre:it  wiili  coiislrrnalion  and  denioraliza- 
tion  devastating  his  ranks.  To  secure  the  full  iruits  of  this  condition* 
wc  must  press  on  viodrously  and  unceasingly.  Voti  will  be  r.illed  on 
JO  make  grfratn-  s!icritiees  still  —  to  sulFer  other,  perhrips  greater  priva- 
tions, but  your  Genrrals  will  share  them  atid  a  gratefulpeopln  will  re- 
ward you. 

Aiabamians'  ynnr  State  is  ri-ih  fined.  An  arrogant  f<»<Mio  lonjipf 
treails  her  soil. 

T«'nt>esseeans  I  the  restoration  of  }onr  Capital  and  State  Govern- 
ment is  almost  accomplished  without  tiling  a  gun.  Yon  return  trr 
your  invaded  homes  conquerers  and  heroes, 

Kentuckians!  the  first  great  blow  has  been  Struck  for  yotir  tre.e- 
dom.  The  manacles  will  soon  fall  from  your  limbs,  when  we  know 
you  yy'iW  ari?e  and  strike  for  your  freedom,  your  women  and  your 
altars. 

Soldiers  from  the  Gulf,  South  Carolina,  Georgia  and  Arkansas! 
we  share  the  happiness  of  our  tiiore  fortunate  brothers  and  will  pre.^.* 
on  with  them  rejoicing  in  the  hope  that  a  brighter  future  is  in  store  for 
the  fruiffnl  fjolds.  happv  homes  and  fair  daughters  ol'  our  own  sunnv 
Soa*h.  "  , 

«nA>iroN   BHAC^i-;, 

Gnifivil  Coinmjtndingr 


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